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New Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley is building a staff that lets him stay connected to every facet of the team without getting buried in defensive minutiae. A true defensive specialist, he plans to call plays on defense early on—but wisely delegates offense to Bobby Slowik and special teams to Chris Tabor, while bringing in a longtime defensive coordinator to handle day-to-day scheming. This structure prevents tunnel vision, freeing Hafley to observe the whole roster, foster a risk-taking culture, and demand precision—especially after their preseason loss to the Giants exposed lingering issues with penalties, turnovers, and special teams. His balanced approach could be the key to shaping a new Dolphins identity without sacrificing his defensive DNA.

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